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Gregor Mendel : the friar who grew peas / by Cheryl Bardoe ; illustrated by Jos. A. Smith.
A biography of genetic scientist and friar Gregor Mendel.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780810954755
- ISBN: 0810954755
- Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. "Published in association with The Field Museum." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Citation/References Note: | Booklist, July 01, 2006 Kirkus, August 15, 2006 |
| Target Audience Note: | 005-009. BTSB. AD1030L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 6 0.5 110579. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Mendel, Gregor, 1822-1884 > Juvenile literature. Geneticists > Juvenile literature. Scientists > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marshall Public Library | J 92 MEN (Text) | 33391000138079 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Gregor Mendel : The Friar Who Grew Peas
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Gregor Mendel : The Friar Who Grew Peas
The only picture book available about the father of genetics and his pea plants!How do mothers and fathers--whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans--pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Regarded as the world's first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules.Living the slow-paced, contemplative life of a friar, Gregor Mendel was able to conceive and put into practice his great experiment: growing multiple generations of peas. From observing yellow peas, green peas, smooth peas, and wrinkled peas, Mendel crafted his theory of heredity--years before scientists had any notion of genes.Children will be inspired by Gregor's neverending search for knowledge, and his famous experiments are easy to understand as an introduction to genetics. F&P level: Q
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